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Evaluation of UN Women’s Work on the Care Economy in East and Southern Africa 

A regional study of gender equality observatories in West and Central Africa, carried out by Claudy Vouhé for UN Women

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This regional study offers an inventory and analysis of the legal framework of gender observatories, their attributions, functions and missions. It is based on exchanges with 21 countries, in particular the eleven countries that have created observatories. It compares the internal organisation and budgets of the observatories between countries, looks at operational practices, in particular the degree of involvement in the collection and use of data, and identifies obstacles and good practices in terms of influencing pro-gender equality public policies. Finally, the study draws up a list of strategic recommendations intended for observatories, supervisory bodies and technical and financial partners.

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Eniola Adeyemi Articles on Medium Journal, 2025

An analysis of the “soft life” conversation as it emerges on social media, unpacking how aspirations for ease and rest intersect with broader socio-economic structures, gendered labour expectations, and notions of dignity and justice

Tara Prasad Gnyawali Article - 2025

This article focused on the story of community living in a wildlife corridor that links India and Nepal, namely the Khata Corridor, which bridges Bardiya National Park of Nepal and Katarnia Wildlife Sanctuary of Uttar Pradesh, India.
This article revealed how the wildlife mobility in the corridor affects community livelihoods, mobility, and social inclusion, with a sense of differential impacts on farming and marginalised communities.

Lesedi Senamele Matlala - Recent Article in Evaluation Journal, 2025

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Dear fellow Gender and Evaluation community members,I'm working with Ladysmith, a feminist consulting firm, on a project about gender data gaps. I'm…Continue

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Evaluation resources for women's political skills and cadidacy program

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Hi All,I am currently working on the evaluation of a women's political candidacy engagement and training program (using DAC criteria).  I would love to see any evaluations of similar projects,…Continue

Datasets for women in microfinance

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UNDP-UNICEF Joint Dialogue: Gender-based Violence and Technology, With the exponential increase in gender-based violence since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a rise in the use of the mobile and web-based technology to support survivors of gender-based violence. However, privacy and security issues linked to the use of such tools, if ignored, can undermine their effectiveness and compound the risks faced by women. Moreover, women in the Europe and Central Asia and…See More
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Dear fellow Gender and Evaluation community members,I'm working with Ladysmith, a feminist consulting firm, on a project about gender data gaps. I'm writing to ask for recommendations on academic or grey literature on gender data gaps in your field (in health, education, infrastructure, climate, etc) -- anything that you think we should know about.Thank you!MelissaSee More
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Melissa Langworthy replied to Melissa Langworthy's discussion Evaluation resources for women's political skills and cadidacy program
"Dr. Huber, Thank you again for your generosity.  Do you think it would be possible to share the Inception Report from this project?  I am always looking for better ways to organize and present this information!  Warmly, Melissa"
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Dr. Soumaya Ibrahim Huber replied to Melissa Langworthy's discussion Evaluation resources for women's political skills and cadidacy program
"You welcome dear best of luck always"
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Dr. Soumaya Ibrahim Huber replied to Melissa Langworthy's discussion Evaluation resources for women's political skills and cadidacy program
"thank You dear we all learn from each other  :))"
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Nicholas J. Demeter replied to Melissa Langworthy's discussion Evaluation resources for women's political skills and cadidacy program
"Hi Melissa! I'm not an expert in evaluating this subject, but I've been working in the sector a long time, happy to help if you need some brains to storm...njdemeter@gmail.com"
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Rituu B Nanda replied to Melissa Langworthy's discussion Evaluation resources for women's political skills and cadidacy program
"Hi Melissa, you might like to consider intersectionality lens in your evaluation framework. I had read a study on this related to local government female leaders but cannot find it.  We had a discussion in our community on intersectionality.…"
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